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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
BURNETT BUDGET.
More Silver Ore--The Ilano Excitement
Personal and Local Matters.
Special Telegram to the statesman

More Silver Ore--The Llano Excitement
Personal and Local Matters.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, May 2S.--Several parties from Hill
county passed through here this week, who had in
their possession very fine specimen of silver
They refused to give the location of the vein,
further than to say it was west of this place.
We we're shown fine specimen of iron ore
yesterday taken from the farm :, OF
Mr.. Nathan Gavin, of Backbone Valley,
in this county, where 1t is to be found in inexhaus-
tibe quantities
Mr.. Harwell, the gentleman who was thrown
from his wagon few days ago and had his skull
to live.
Rev W. G Conner, of Georgetown, preached an
impressive sermon In the Methodist Episcopal
church Friday night to large an appreciative con
gregatl0n. Conference Is progressing In lte work
wit lout a hitch.
The following personals were gathered In the
rotunda of the Burnet hotel.
DIR. Shackleford, handsome young dentist of
Austin, is stopping IF a week or 80 in our town,
practicing his profession.
Ed.Taylor, Of Auetin, book-keeper for Ike I.
Pryor is In town.
Otto Eb ling, of Blanco county, is here awaiting
the arrival of some very fine Hereford cattle, pur
chased BY his father in Dallas.
X. L. Sweetman, of Austin, an old knight OF the
grips here circulating among his friends and push
ing his business.
CAPT. Gus Wilke, capitol contractor is here, pre-.
pairing to close up his business at this point, and
can be found at the Burnett hotel.
w. c. Becher, of the Becher Land and Mort
gaze company, of Austin. Is in the CITY,
Messrs Percy Franklin and w ii. Batters, sheep
men of Blanco county, are In Burnett and sold their
clip to F. II. Holloway, at - cents per pound
They are also at the Burnett hotel.
b. +. Church, representing H. II. Hazard a
Co.. piano men, of Ausin, Is in town looking aft-I
the interest of his house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
A Pretty Kitchen Experiment.

Dissolve teaspoonful of pure baking
powder in half glass of cold water and
there is clear liquid charged with car
bonic acid gas which, having nothing to
act upon, passes off like the foam of a
lively champagne.
Mix a tablespoonful of the same powder
with the same quantity of flour, pour into
half glassful of cold water and stir up
quickly. The carbonic acid gas liberated
is prevented from rapid escape by the
-four, and the mixture rises, foaming and
creamy, like finest yeast, over the top of
the glass. This effect has been produced
by adulterating the baking powder,
making it half -four, and may be rendered
little powdered dry lime.
''Things are seldom what they seem:
Skim milk masQueradee ae cream
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
MORE COMPLAINTS.
Grievances Alleged Before the Commits
sion Against Numerous Railways.

WASHINGTON, May ss.--The interstate commerce
commission has received from the Street taole
company of Chicago, by John Street, patentee, a
complaint against the Atchson, Topeka y santa
Fe, Atlantic u Pacific, Burlington " Missouri
River Union Pacific Northern Pa
cifir, Denver Il Rio Grande, and
for y-nine other railroad companies, charging
them with unwarranted discrimination in retusin g
to permit the use of compliments or other i'm
proved cars for the carrying of live stock over
their respective roads, from one state into or
through another. The complaint shows that it is
the custom of railroad companies to interchange
general traffic in cars without unloading or
making transfers of same and to permit the lines
of special cars owned by other companies, corpora
tons, private parties or by shippers OF special
commodities, which require cars of special con-
struction to he operated in their general business
allowing reasonable compensation therefor
This is charged as an unjust discrimination against
the live stock shipments in favor of other classes
of freight. The complaint alleges that in refusing
to permit the upon their roads of complainant
cars, except upon payment Of eXhorbitant rates,
respondents have damaged complainants In the
sum of $500 .O0J for which an order of compensa-
tiOn ia asked.
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WASHINGTON.
A General Complaint Preferred
Against Numerous Railways
Before the Commission.
Yesterdays Report of the Ma
tional Dr1ll--How the Com
panies Drilled.

WARRINGTON, May % The heavens were over
cast and threatening rain; the air cool, almost
chilly. The in antry companies to compete To-Day
were the following:
Company B, First Virginia.
Nealy Rifles, Maine.
National Rifles, Washington.
Company d, First Minnesota
Company A, Fifth Rhode Island.
Company l, Second Michigan
Bullene Guards, Kansas City.
Wooster City Guard, Ohio.
Fort Wayne r fl s, Indiana.
The Virginia company made on'y an average
record and that of the Maine company, OWING 10
seye al conspicuous b unders, fell somewhat below
the average The Washington, ID. G., company
came on at IL o'clock, and caused the hrst ripple
If enthusiasm among the spectators. Their per
Torrance, as a whole, probably pushed them way
mn toward the front line of cDmpetitor'.
The Minnesota company are OF remarRa9ie uni
formity in size, and are very soberly clad, IN IT
white gloves, white shoulder straps and brass
tipped helmet eing almost the only relief to the
sombernees of their uniform They stacked their
arms. came to a right about and again to
the sunshine upon their helmets betrayed
not the slightest waveIing. In fixing, and
unfxing bayonets there were two or three delln,
quents, but in general their work at the manuel
was exceedingly good, while in firing by files,
kneeling, lying down and rising they were second
to none in their movements. by company front
and in yolley firing they kept up their exGelen at
double quick, and halted without dressing and
knelt for firing sadly out of line, With this single
exception their record is almost unexceptiona
The Rhode Islanders performance was ABOVE the
medium line, but will probably not bring them
within reach of the prize.
The Michigan company made good
appearance and a fair but net bril-
liant record. The Butler g Guards per,
Torrance was faulty in many respects and
their record will probably not pass much above the
medium. brisk little shower dampened the
spirits Of the spectators and the clothing Of the
lures of conspicuous merit in their work at the
manual, and few rather serious faults in their
marching, AS whCle they made very good
record.
This brought the infantry competition to an end,
the Fort Wayne company falling to appear,
The cadet drill which began at2 o'clock, was
performed BY the Peekskill New York; St: John
academy, Virginia; Bethels academy, Virgin !;
Maryland Agricultural college, Cayuga Lake, New
York; Michigan Military academy and Washington
high school boys The youths under the military
instruction of illed ohicers of the regular army
Their manpuvres and manual practice though
hardly up to the standard set by the militia men,
exhibited degree of intelligent appreciation OF
soldierly duties, which was surprise to the spec
tatOra,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02

nounced as "yellow covered novels" The COM
mittee recommended the use of the lesson leaves
in Sunday schools, that are published by the pub
LEGATION committee.
Tue com mission appointed to try the appeal of
Rev ID p Robinson, from the synod of North
Carolina, reported sustaining the appeal. Rev.
Robinson's wife secur-d divorce from him on the
grounds of desertion. The court, granting
the decree, ordered the respondent to pay
alimony, but he ignored the order and was by the
self OF contempt of the civil court. The ground
upon which the appeal was sustained was
that an ecclesiastical court had no right
to decide the relations of minister
with the civil authorities. The synod OF North
Carolina presented paper in defense Of its de-
cision.
Thirteen delegates and slternates, and thirteen
elders and alternates were appointed to attend
London June %, 1SSS.
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Preparing for the Drill.

PARIS, May rs First Lieutenant j. B. Hickey ,oi
the Eighth Calvary; Eugene Cushmsn, of the
Tenth Infantry; and Second Lieutenant d. j Rum
bough, of the Third Artillery were to day ap
pointed judges of the interstate drill here next
month A let er was received by Secretary O'Nei
from Captain j. II. HcCoy, of Girard
Kansas, of the Mystic division
of U. H. X. of p, making inqui lee as to entering
his division, and also the Kansas National Guards
at the interstate drill for the prizes; and also
ington, to enter the San Antonio Rifles. The sec
rotary was wired from San Antonio to day to have
the following train really for General Stanley'e
sleepers, five box cars for sto k four flat for
guns, two box cars for grain, and one Pullman
sleeper for the officers. The rates on the Frisco
from st. Louis and other points on that line, will
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Searching for the Murderer.
,arial Talepram To the Statesman

HoUsToN, May 2S.--To.day Sheriff Ellis and
posse left with blood hounds for the scene OF the
fatal shooting that occurred twenty miles below
here two days ago, to search for an unknown
party who shot John Jordan while the lat
ter was citing in his door at
night The shot took effect in the
face Strong suspicion exists as to who
did it, and the sheriff will make a determined
effort to capture him. Great Indignation exists
over the occurrence.
The Light Guards here decided tonight, to ex-
tend courtesy to the Belknap Rifles in the shape OF
a champagne punch, breakfast and salute. A
committee was appointed, and will wire the
Belknaps at Washington 30 as to ascertain when
they will pass through.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Called Home.

Uncle John Meeks, aged rs years; and
Squire Albert Brown. aged 70 years, de
parted this life at Elgin, few days since
and Mr.. James Hamilton, aged 80 years
died near Webberville, this county, last
week. These three were old settlers Of
Travis county, residing at or near Web
berville, for many years prior to the late
war, and were among the best citizens OF
the country. They were all held in high
esteem, and their departure will be noted
with sorrow by many old friends in this
and adjoining counties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Prohibition in Dakota.

CHICAGO, May ga special from Fargo, OAK,
says while the entire territory is to vote in Novem
Der upon the question of division, as provided by
the legislature, that matter is almost lost sight of
in the agitation over prohibition. The legislature
enacted that each county might vote on the license
question upon the petition of one-third of the vo-
ters Local option or prohibition conventions are
being called in nearly all the counties outside of
the Black hills and the new railroad
&c .tone, and it claimed that in nearly every one
the requisite number will he secured and prohibl-
ton carried 1t is believed this will be the case
even in Cass county, which has some seventy sa-
loons. several breweIies and large wholesale
liquor business. Fargo has this among its largest
interests, and its extinction is anticipated with
much concern. general prohibition campaign lie
being inaugurated, and it is believed that nearly
sixty out Of eighty counties will vote out the liquor
traffic in NOvembe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago / contracted blood poison. !
applied to ply sician at once and his treatment
came near killing me. / employed an old physi-
clan and then went to KY l then went to Hot
Springs and remained two months, but nothing
seemed to cure me permanently, although tenn
porary relief was given me. My condition grew
desperate and l applied to noted quacE, but l
which was prescribed "gratis," but it contained
too much alcohol and aggravated my eufferings.
then placed myself under the treatment OF
noted Nashville physician and for time was
bene flied, but by fall | returned home ruined
ian physically and financially, with hut little
prospects of ever getting we'll. My money being
exhausted, did not know what to do. In May,
1885, my mother persuaded me to get bottle OF
B. b. B. (made in Atlsnta) and did SO to grstity
her. but to my utter establishment had not nnlsneo
the first bottle before every ulcer had been healed.
To the present time have used ye bottles LIES ana
combined, and am satisfied that b. B. b: is the
most wonderful blood purifier ever before known,
and urge all afflicted young men to try ne single
bottle and be convinced. can truly cay think it
the best medicine in the world.
u. 7 HALLIBURTON.
Macon, Ga MAY !, 1886.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Got the Checks.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 2S.-At Greensboro, Ken
lucky, the wholesale grocery firm of NJ C. John
ston & Co., sent young clerk to the postoflce for
their mail few days ago. He forgot to remove
the key from the mail box and reported it
lost. A few days later the firm
received letter from Livermore, Ky. merchant,
asking for a receipt for check for $4,000 which
they had sent. Immediately following came more
inquiries for receipts and investigation developed
the fact that the firm has been systematically
robbed of sums aggregating 100000 in checks,
each, drafts, etc. evidently by some one who took
the key that had been left in the mail box by a
careless clerk, and with which he gSt access to the
firm 10 ms
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Galveston items.
UHIVBbUUII IVGIIIb'
Special Telegram % the Statesman.

Special Telegram % the Statesman.
GALVESTON, May 2S.-In the criminal court to-
day George Washington was sentenced to the
penitentiary for seven years for highway robbery
Dan Brown, seven years for assault with intent to
rape, and Ike Marshall to two years for forgery
Real estate transfers for this week amounts to
S1S,550
Deaths during the week, fourteen, making the
death rate per one Thousand, duIing the week
thirteen.
copious and refreshing rain fell here Tonight
With six candidates in the field for mayor and
two adermeniC tickets citizens and democratic,
municipal politics is the all absorbing them. The
election takes place June q, and all parties are con-
fdpnt
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She scolds and frete,
She's full Of pete,
She's rarely kind and tender {;
The thorn Of life
10 q IINIIWF WIZ
1 wonder what will mend her

wonder what will mend herr
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In Honor of O'Brlen.

New YORK, May pa committee representing
the Central Labor union, District Assembly No
40, knights of Labor, and the union labor party,
met last evening and made final arrangements for
a grand demonstration in the way of parade and
meeting in Union square, next Tuesday evening,
received dispatch from Mr.. o Brien stating posi-.
lively that he could address the meeting then, and
the committee say they will have 10),' 90 men
in line then in the cause of land restoration and
Industrial emancipation" One hundred China
men are expected to parade.
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New York Stock Market.

New YORK, May 28-Deaings in stocks
to-day were even smaller and less interest
ing than those of last Saturday, the market show
ing the same lack of character with even lees dis
position TO trade. There was no feature to the
market until after the issue of the bank state
ment, when Unexpectedly the large increase in the
surplus reserve started the ''shorte' to covering
and moder ate degree of animation was impaired
to dealings. The opening was moderately firm,
most stocks showing insignificant advances ever
yesterday e final figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02

For many years have been afflicted with Rheu-
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digestion finally added to my misery and 5000 be-
came feeble and very nervous, and my whole sys-
TEN was Frustrated. Several physicians were EN-
ployed and numerous patent medicines resorted TO
without benefit After seeing go many tesdmo,
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Rheumatic pains ceased, my kidneys were relieved
and my constitution improved at ence, and cheer
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afflicted. Miss. 5. ToMLlNsoN'
Atlanta, Ga, May 4, 1886.
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MOST EXCELLENT.

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Tenn, writes: my family and 1 are
benefciaries of your most excellent medi-
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Bucklen's Arn1ca salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
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sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Nothing in It.

OMAHA, May 2S.-Thomas Sturgs, secretary of
the National Stock Breeders association, was
asked to-day, as he passed through Omaha on his
way home to Cheyenne, from New York, what
was his opinion of the telegram sent out from
st. Louis regarding the great cattle combination,
and he said
'There is nothing in it. The report has sprung
from efforts in the east to organize Cattle trust
company Oimited), which l have succeeded in
doing
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
ANOLD CITIZEN SPEAKS

Mr.. j. M. Norris, an old resident OF
Rome, Ga, says that he had been bad
troubled with kidney complaint for ly
great many years, and with eczema
three years; at times could scarcely waor
and had tried many remedies with Tx,
benefit, until he began taking Electric out
tiers and amounting his hands and Bit,
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. This trteet
ment afforded him great relief, andeat-
strongly recommends Electric Bitter he
all who suffer with kidney complaints to
need blood purifier. Sold by Mos or
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Burglar Arrested.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 28.-Charles Peakes, a
dairyman on the outskirts of the city, heard bur
glars about his house early yesterday morning and
raised window. The providers opened fire upon
him and he was fatally wounded. Detectives ar
rested three young men who had previously been
in his employ. Last night they confessed that
thew had gone there for the purpose of burglary,
and on being recognized by Peakes they concluded
IN take hia life
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02

Life is burdensome, alike TO sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and
its attending evils hold sway. Com
plants of this nature can be speedily
cured by taking Prickly Ash Bitters reg
ularly. Thousands once thus afflicted
now bear cheerful testimony as to its
merits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
Losses by Forest Fires.

MARQUETTE, Mich, May 2S.-The forest fires,
which have deyasted the northern peninsula of
Michigan during the past fortnight,
caused total loss of s7,OOO0OO, including
900 caused by the destruction of the town Of
Lake Linden. Only eight lives are positively
known to have been lost Great restitution pre-
walls throughout the burnt district
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02
LINES FROM LAREDO.
An Exciting Chase After an Escaped Lu-
matte Who Stabbed His Brother.
o. a;aIn roIa tp tba

matte Who Stabbed His Brother.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LAREDO, May B.-The train over the Rio Grande
d Eagle Pass railway arrived here at noon with
Cohen, the escaped lunatic on board. lie had CONE
back to this city after cutting his
brother, and wandered into section camp last
night, where he was confined in a box car. When
a train passed there this morning the car was
opened and he made break for liberty. Two COW
boys who were Oh the train pursued him through
the brueh, and finally he fell in branch where he
was captured and pulled, bound and brought TO
Laredo. where he will be kept until some dis
position for his future keeping lie made. HE
brother whom he stabbed will recover, as his
wounds are not 30 serious as at first thought
4 Mexican by the name of Diaz, went into O
house or i'll fame and purlOined out $3.50. lie
was arrested, but the money, 30 far, hes not been
recovered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-02

With Mr.. O'Bradley and Mr.. O'Doherty
on their state ticket, and Jamie O'Blaine
heading their national paper, the Ken
lucky republicans will not bother them
selves about Mr.. Neumeyer and the faith
full Germans.
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Half Million Blaze

New ORLEANS, May 2S-Last evening fire broke
ont in front of the sixth district of the old city of
Jefferson. and the best part of four blocks were
DESTROYED Thirty tenements, school house and
a factory we're burned, and great deal of other
property was ruined. The loss amounts 10
s5O6Go6, divided among thirty families, some of
whom owned their homes and lost everything.
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Charles Beaman, counsellor-at-law; Maxwell
Evarts, son of Senator VIM. P. Evarts; Mr.. Roul,
president of the Mexican National road, and the
Hon Lyman b. and L. II. Meyer, millicnaires.
The entire party is from New York, and is a power
full corporation in itself. They divided here TO
day and left in different directions.
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SOUTHERN PREsBYTBRIANs
The Ecclesiastical Court Assumes Powers
Similar to Civil Jurisdiction.

ST. LOUIS. May 2s.-The general assembly of the
Southern Presbyterians continued its session to
dav. Dr. Baird, presented the report of the
Sunday school committee. The committee
found that in many Sunday schools reprehensi-
bic literature has supplanted the study OF
the bible lesson leaves. In some schools temper
ance publications were used and in othee the
books of Cook, Of Chicago, which the report de-
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Law Could I'LL.

New YORK, May &.-Jay Gould is suffering with
an attack of neuralgia at his home In Irvington
lie has not been confined to his room by the at.
tack, and does not regard his illness as anything
serious He is subject to these attacks and has in
the past suffered much in this way.
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BELGIUM
anc1AI1sr pENoYsrRATIoNs.

BRusgE1s May % The socialists have taken ad
vantage of the strikes in Belgium 10 make demon
strati0ns at various places They have held several
meetings AT which violent speeches were made,
red flags displayed and the Marseillaise sung.